Getting a project approved often entails providing detailed estimates with a clear projection of resource and budget requirements. This usually means working with several software applications to create the plans and budget and then to present those plans and budgets to project approvers. Often during the project approval process, there are requests to modify the plans, due to resource or budget constraints. This sends the project manager or project estimator back to the drawing board to recalculate and then resubmit. As many of us know, this cycle can be repetitive and very time-consuming - ugh! Well, folks, there is a much better way... Smartsheet is a SaaS platform that allows you to immediately see changes made to your schedule, colorfully reflected on a dashboard, presentation-ready. The example in this video shows several charts that are derived directly from information in the schedule. When the schedule, resources, or level of effort changes, all the charts change. Shazam! We have some incredible time-saving tidbits for project managers and project estimators. Would this make your life easier? Comment below and let us know what you think! Go from giving up your weekend (to do more work on your project plan) to just making the changes to your schedule and (SHAZAM!) the charts are ready to present. Welcome to your weekend :-) Smartsheet is a fantastic platform to build all kinds of efficiencies into your day. We love it! If you use Smartsheet, please comment below and tell us how you use the platform!
